Lori Harder: The Art of Pivoting, How to Reinvent Yourself in Business and Life | E310

Guy Kawasaki learned how to sell through "hand-to-hand combat" in sales while working for a jewelry manufacturer. His valuable sales skills then translated seamlessly into a career as an evangelist for Apple and later, Canva. In this episode, Hala and Guy talk about the importance of knowing how to sell, what it means to evangelize a product, and how to nail a pitch. Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist at Canva and a former Software Evangelist at Apple. He is an entrepreneur, thought leader, author, and host of the Remarkable People podcast. In this episode, Hala and Guy will discuss:  - Why selling skills are essential for entrepreneurs - Why a good product is 80% of sales - What brand evangelism means  - Getting your foot in the door - Why you should stay in college longer - Hiring people better than you - Showing up to make your own luck - Quitting on a good day - Guy’s advice for nailing a pitch - The pillars of enchantment - And other topics… Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist of Canva. He popularized secular evangelism in the late ‘80s and ‘90s through his work at Apple. Since then, he has worked with clients, such as Nike, Gartner, Audi, Google, Microsoft, and Breitling. He is the bestselling author of Wise Guy, The Art of the Start, The Art of Social Media, Enchantment, and several other books. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and an adjunct professor at the University of New South Wales and the University of California.  Connect with Guy: Guy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/  Guy’s Website: https://guykawasaki.com/  Guy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GuyKawasaki  Guy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/  Guy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guy  Sponsored By: Fundrise - Add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes at https://fundrise.com/PROFITING  Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting    Resources Mentioned: Guy’s Podcast, Remarkable People: https://remarkablepeople.com    LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/    More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

At a pool party, little Lori Harder got up on the diving board only to hear her peers chanting “Whale!” And she went from a bubbly child to one who hid because of her body. Refusing to accept that her size was genetic, she threw herself into the fitness world. Through relentless hard work, she became a 3-time fitness world champion, gracing the covers of fitness magazines. But she didn’t stop there. She built a successful fitness brand and has since excelled at other businesses. In this episode, Lori shares her journey of reinventing herself, including lessons on rebounding from failure and pivoting in business. Lori Harder is a serial entrepreneur, host of the Forbes Top 11 business podcast, Earn Your Happy, and bestselling author of A Tribe Called Bliss. In this episode, Hala and Lori will discuss: - Growing up anxious and bullied for her weight - Lori’s fitness transformation  - Losing everything in the 2008 recession - Teaching as a pathway to mastery - Pivoting in business - Masterminds and networking for faster growth - What to know about DTC products - Why entrepreneurs need solid relationships - Getting celebrity investors through her podcast - Turning her brand into 7-figure businesses - And other topics…  Lori Harder is a serial entrepreneur, top podcast host, and bestselling author. She is also the founder of Glōci, a skin routine you can drink. A former 3-time fitness world champion, Lori turned her passion for fitness into a thriving career in network marketing and coaching. She hosts the Earn Your Happy podcast, a Forbes Top 11 business podcast. Through her events, podcast, books, and courses, she helps women connect with their like-minded tribes, take bold leaps in business, and live out their entrepreneurial dreams. Connect with Lori: Lori’s Website: https://loriharder.com/  Lori’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-harder-94384465/  Sponsored By: Fundrise - Add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes at https://fundrise.com/PROFITING  Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting    Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  Resources Mentioned: Gloci Website: https://getgloci.com/  Lori’s Podcast, Earn Your Happy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earn-your-happy/id1087926635   LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

Gabor George Burt, a top expert on the influential Blue Ocean Strategy, found that many organizations struggled to put it into practice. The thought of having to create something entirely new was simply too overwhelming. To help make innovation more easily attainable for these businesses, Gabor developed the Slingshot Framework, which provides manageable, incremental steps for growth. In this episode, Gabor breaks down the five prongs of the slingshot framework and shares the behavioral principles and strategies that keep customers infatuated. Gabor George Burt is the author of Slingshot and a top expert on the influential business leadership approach, Blue Ocean Strategy. He has been featured in top business publications such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine. In this episode, Hala and Gabor will discuss: - Why innovation feels overwhelming  - The link between psychology and business  - The power of the Blue Ocean Strategy - Turning pain points into excitement - 5 prongs of the slingshot framework - The myth of a perfect product - How to keep consumers infatuated - Using feedback to fuel innovation - The power of customization  - How to stay relevant in business - The "arrival fallacy" in customer satisfaction - Why your business should emulate the opossum - Expanding markets with a broader vision - And other topics…  Gabor George Burt is the author of Slingshot and one of the top experts on the influential business leadership approach, Blue Ocean Strategy. He also contributed case study material to the worldwide bestselling book of the same name, Blue Ocean Strategy. Gabor is actively involved in shaping strategy for international clients, including top multinationals, governments, start-ups, and NGOs. He has been featured in top business publications, including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He is often a featured speaker at high-profile events, including the World Marketing Forum, the First Arab Innovation Summit, and the Forum for Partnership of the Americas, among others. Connect with Gabor: Gabor’s Website: https://gaborgeorgeburt.com/ Gabor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabor-george-burt/ Gabor’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaborgeorgeburt/   Sponsored By: Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting    LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned: YAP listeners get special access to Gabor’s book, Slingshot. Use the coupon code 'SPECIAL', to enjoy a 20% discount: https://gaborgeorgeburt.com/get-the-book Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

A happy child, Kristen Butler didn’t realize she was poor until other kids in school pointed it out. As a result, she decided to change her circumstances. But after years of pushing herself to the brink of exhaustion in the pursuit of success, Kristen hit rock bottom. Forced to reevaluate everything, she discovered the life-changing power of positivity. She went on to build a global community and now teaches others how to grow sustainably by expanding their comfort zones. In this episode, Kristen reveals how embracing self-care and positivity can fuel your success. Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a platform with over 50 million followers. She is the bestselling author of The Key to Positivity, The 3 Minute Positivity Journal, and The Comfort Zone.  In this episode, Hala and Kristen will discuss: - Her journey from rock bottom to building a global brand - How expanding your comfort zone leads to real growth - Overcoming setbacks using positivity - Why self-care is key to long-term success - The benefits of staying in your comfort zone - How chasing discomfort can lead to burnout - Turning competitors into collaborators - Surrounding yourself with luminaries, not ‘gloominaries’ - And other topics…  Kristen Butler is the founder and CEO of Power of Positivity, a global online community with over 50 million followers. She is also a keynote speaker and was recognized as a SUCCESS Magazine Emerging Entrepreneur.  Connect with Kristen: Kristen’s Website: https://positivekristen.com/  Kristen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/positivekristen/  Kristen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positivekristen/  Resources Mentioned: Kristen’s Book, The Key to Positivity: Why You've Got the Comfort Zone All Wrong-and How to Tap Its Power to Live Your Best Life Now: https://www.amazon.com/Key-Positivity-Youve-Comfort-Wrong/dp/1401975984  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting  Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout. Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

David Meltzer knows how to play to win. Having led the world’s most iconic sports marketing and management firms, he has spent his career mastering the game of business. Eager to carry on his mission of impacting over a billion people, he wrote Game-Time Decision Making. The book draws from the biggest names in sports and entertainment to uncover how to make confident decisions in high-pressure situations. In this episode, David reveals how to attract the right people, create the ideal mindset to make good decisions, and build a championship-level business. David Meltzer is a Top 100 Business Coach, an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing. He is also the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the world’s most notable sports agency.  In this episode, Hala and David will discuss:  - Why David wrote Game-Time Decision Making - Surrounding yourself with high-vibration people - The power of radical humility - Avoiding toxic relationships in business - Why sleep affects your decision-making - The three levels of decision-making - Shifting your energy to break bad habits - Forgiveness as a weapon for growth - Practicing what you want to become - And other topics… David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, the real-life agency behind Jerry Maguire. He is the host of The Playbook podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs, top athletes, and thought leaders. David is a Top 100 Business Coach who regularly speaks at global events, helping others balance profit with purpose. He is also the executive producer of Elevator Pitch and 2 Minute Drill Entrepreneur. His mission is to empower over one billion people to lead happier, more fulfilled lives.  Connect with David: David’s Website: https://dmeltzer.com  David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/  David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer/  David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer  David’s Email: [email protected]    Sponsored By: Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at https://connecteam.com/  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting    Resources Mentioned: David’s Book, Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Time-Decision-Making-High-Scoring-Strategies/dp/1260452611  YAP E46 with Emily Fletcher: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/46-mindfulness-meditation-and-manifesting-with-emily-fletcher/  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/    More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

David Meltzer was determined to get rich to buy his mom a house and car she never had. In college, he was able to use the emerging internet industry to his advantage and make over $100 million online but later went bankrupt before finding faith, kindness, and service. In this episode, David explains the mindset shifts entrepreneurs need to avoid failure and achieve long-term success. David Meltzer is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, a Top 100 Business Coach, and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment. He’s also the author of Game-Time Decision Making and host of The Playbook. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: - David’s early career struggles and financial challenges - Overcoming fear-based thinking in entrepreneurship - Why you must align your skills with your goals  - Why kindness is your fast track to profitability - Balancing personal fulfillment with financial growth - And other topics…  David Meltzer is a Top 100 Business Coach. David regularly speaks at global events, helping others balance profit with purpose. He is the Executive Producer of 2 Minute Drill and Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. His mission is to empower over one billion people to lead happier, more fulfilled lives.  Connect with David: David’s Website: https://dmeltzer.com  David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/  Resources Mentioned: David’s Book, Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Time-Decision-Making-High-Scoring-Strategies/dp/1260452611  David’s Podcast, The Playbook: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-playbook-with-david-meltzer/id1271087930  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at https://connecteam.com/  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify    Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting    Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

Even while working full-time, Hala Taha was already planting the seeds for something much bigger. What started as a side hustle, Young and Profiting podcast, quickly became one of the top business shows on Apple Podcasts. But Hala didn’t stop there. She went on to build an award-winning social media and podcast network, YAP Media. In this episode, Hala reveals her secrets for growing and monetizing a podcast.  Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. She is a bestselling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-winning podcast, So Money.   In this episode, Hala and Farnoosh will discuss: - Hala’s childhood entrepreneurial spirit  - How to monetize a podcast from day one - How Hala turned volunteers into a global team - Strategies to grow your podcast for free - Using LinkedIn to grow your brand and influence - Leveraging social media DMs to grow your audience - How Hala landed her first client - The future of podcasting - And other topics…   Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance experts, a bestselling author, and a former CNBC host. She is the creator of the Webby-winning podcast So Money, where she provides practical money advice and interviews top experts on personal finance. Farnoosh’s work and advice have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Time, Marie Claire, Glamour, Redbook, and USA Today. She is also a public speaker and a financial columnist for Oprah’s magazine, O. Connect with Farnoosh: Farnoosh’s Website: https://farnoosh.tv/ Farnoosh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farnooshtorabi/ Farnoosh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Farnoosh Farnoosh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/ Farnoosh’s Podcast, So Money: https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify   Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting   Found - Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/profiting  Rakuten - Start all your shopping at https://www.rakuten.com/ or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting  Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at https://connecteam.com/  Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout   LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/ More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media’s Services - yapmedia.io/

Peter Norvig was curious about getting computers to understand English, he went to his teachers, but they admitted that it was beyond their abilities. Peter dove into the complex but exciting world of AI on his own. Today, he is recognized as a key figure in the advancement of modern AI technologies. In this episode, Peter offers practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI in their businesses. Peter Norvig is a leading AI expert, Stanford Fellow, and former Director of Research at Google. His contributions to AI and technology have earned him numerous accolades, including the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and the Berkeley Engineering Innovation Award.  In this episode, Hala and Peter will discuss: - Practical ways entrepreneurs can leverage AI right now - How AI is making learning more personalized - Tips to stay competitive in an AI-driven market - How AI can bridge skill gaps in the workforce - Why we must maintain human control over AI - Ethical considerations of AI in society - And other topics…  Peter Norvig was Google's Director of Research. He oversaw the evolution of search algorithms and built teams focused on groundbreaking advancements in machine translation, speech recognition, and computer vision. He is also an influential educator, Peter co-authored the widely used textbook, Artificial Intelligence, which is taught in over 1,500 universities worldwide. Connect With Peter: Peter’s Profile: https://hai.stanford.edu/people/peter-norvig  Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pnorvig/  Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting  Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting  Rakuten - Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting Connectteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at WorkingGenius.com with code PROFITING at checkout Resources Mentioned: Peter’s Book, Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach: https://www.amazon.com/Artificial-Intelligence-Modern-Approach-3rd/dp/0136042597  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/ More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

Mark Batterson had his sights set on a legal career, but he followed his true calling into pastoral work. Going in with a bold entrepreneurial approach, he developed a unique model combining ministry with business ventures that serve the community. Today, he leads a multi-site church that owns and operates several businesses. In this YAPClassic episode, Mark discusses social entrepreneurship and shares his best habit-making and habit-breaking techniques. Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of the National Community Church. The church owns and operates several businesses, including Ebenezer’s Coffeehouse, the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill. Mark is also a New York Times bestselling author of 24 books, including Do It for a Day and Win the Day. In this episode, Hala and Mark will discuss:  - Mark’s leap from law to ministry - The “domino effect” of small actions leading to big changes - Secrets to building habits that stick - Using visualization to achieve goals - How to break bad habits at their roots - Why starting small can lead to big successes - Taking control of your own life story - The power of community for accountability - The ripple effect of social entrepreneurship - And other topics… Mark Batterson is the founder and lead pastor of the National Community Church (NCC) in Washington, D.C., where he has been guiding a thriving congregation since 1996. Under his leadership, NCC has grown from just 19 members to a multi-site church that meets in various locations across the D.C. area. Mark is also the New York Times bestselling author of 24 books, including Do It for a Day and Win the Day. His work emphasizes the power of habit formation, purpose-driven living, and spiritual growth. In addition to his pastoral work, Mark is a social entrepreneur, having founded Ebenezer’s Coffeehouse, the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill, with all profits going to community causes.  Connect with Mark: Mark’s Website: https://www.markbatterson.com/  Mark’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/markbatterson  Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markbatterson/  Mark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markbatterson   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting.  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting  Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting  Connecteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com Resources Mentioned: National Community Church: https://national.cc  Mark’s Books: Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More: https://www.amazon.com/Win-Day-Habits-Stress-Accomplish/dp/0593192761  Do It for a Day: How to Make or Break Any Habit in 30 Days: https://www.amazon.com/Do-Day-Make-Break-Habit/dp/0593192842   The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299    LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

Patrick Lencioni realized they struggled with innovation because he was the only one with the “invention” working genius. This pushed him to rethink his team’s roles and align them with their strengths. The result? A surge in collaboration and creativity, proving the power of the Working Genius framework. In this episode, Patrick shares how to apply the Working Genius model to unlock your team’s full potential and foster a culture of innovation and effectiveness. Patrick Lencioni is one of the founders of The Table Group and the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 9 million copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. In this episode, Hala and Patrick will discuss: - How to identify and leverage your team’s natural strengths - The three phases of work for seamless execution - Strategies for filling “genius gaps” in your team - Why innovation often stalls and how to reignite it - The role of team maps in optimizing collaboration - Matching tasks to talents to prevent burnout - How to make meetings more effective - And other topics…  Connect with Patrick: Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth/ Take the Working Genius Assessment: Use code 'PROFITING' at checkout for 20% off the Working Genius Assessment at youngandprofiting.co/work  Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting.  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting  Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/profiting Connecteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com Resources Mentioned: The Working Genius Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-working-genius-podcast-with-patrick-lencioni/id1553105854   The Six Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team: https://www.amazon.com/Types-Working-Genius-Understand-Frustrations/dp/1637743297  The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756  At The Table: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-table-with-patrick-lencioni/id1474171732  The 3-Minute Reset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3-minute-reset-pat-lencioni-chris-stefanick/id1717490448  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products Of The Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/ More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/